1. Wash and soak salted pork or ham overnight or for several hours in cold water*

2. Put soaked (or unsoaked) into a saucepan, cover with cold water.

3. Bring the wanter to a boil, skim, i.e., remove any greyish scum floating on the top.

4. Add pepper, but no salt.

5. Put a lid on the pan and cook slowly allowing 35 minutes per lb.

6. Add vegetables, e.g., carrots, onions, potatoes, during cooking.

TO SERVE: Hot with vegetables and parsley sauce. To make the sauce for 4 people, heat butter, stir in flour, cook for several minutes, then gradually add ham stock, milk, seasoning, and parskely. Boil until thickened and smooth.

To serve cold: Cool in the liquid, remove rind, and coat with crisp bread crumbs.